Fifteen college students took part in the Baha Mar Dream Team Summer Associate Internship programme, gaining experience in areas such as personal branding, professional development, networking, collaboration and workplace productivity.

The summer associates worked with Baha Mar employees to tackle projects according to their areas of study or professional interest including marketing, human resources, law, engineering/operations, finance, and information technology.

These projects included researching aspects of key gaming resorts around the world, and analyzing the effect of VAT on the hospitality industry.

The students also documented their experience on social media by writing blogs and by producing “Project Intern” – a behind the scenes video about the internship.

At the conclusion of the programme, the interns presented their project findings and shared their experience at the company with the Baha Mar team.

Sarkis Izmirlian, chief executive officer of Baha Mar, says: “I was very impressed with how eager they were and I think it bodes well for the future of The Bahamas. You have these smart, engaged young men and women who work very hard for six weeks and who are eager to participate in what we are trying to do.”

“Our objective was to develop these outstanding students personally and professionally,” adds Kristin Wells, director of Baha Mar Academy. “Based on the outstanding performance and personal bonds formed within the group, we were successful.”